# Clinical Laboratory Scientist

**Company:** [Axle](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/axle)
**Location:** Bethesda, MD
**Role:** Other
**Salary:** $90k – $110k/yr
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** molecular testing, serology testing, real-time pcr, dna/rna purification, cobas 6800, cobas ampliprep/taqman, ortho 3600, laboratory information systems, quality control, laboratory equipment maintenance, Microsoft Office
**Posted:** 2026-08-05

> Performs molecular, serology, and infectious-disease diagnostic testing for the NIH Clinical Center, including specimen processing, equipment operation, quality control, and results reporting. Requires a bachelor’s degree in laboratory science or a related field and clinical laboratory training.

## Job Description

## Benefits
- 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) match up to 5%
- Educational benefits for career growth
- Employee referral bonus
- Flexible spending accounts:
  - Healthcare FSA
  - Parking reimbursement account
  - Dependent care assistance program
  - Transportation reimbursement account

## Responsibilities
- Provide independent operational support for the NIH Clinical Center Department of Transfusion Medicine Infectious Diseases Section.
- Perform specimen accessioning, processing, and moderate- to high-complexity testing.
- Perform DNA/RNA purification and quantitation and real-time PCR using automated instrumentation, including COBAS systems.
- Perform automated serology testing for infectious diseases using the Ortho 3600.
- Organize daily workload according to priorities, rotation schedules, laboratory needs, and patient needs.
- Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, including COBAS AmpliPrep/TaqMan, COBAS 6800, Ortho 3600, and microplate washer/readers.
- Analyze and discuss the interpretation, reliability, and validity of test data.
- Use laboratory information systems, statistical methods, and computer programs to collect, organize, analyze, and report verified results.
- Handle and process specimens, perform test analyses, report patient test results, and maintain records.
- Identify problems affecting test performance or result reporting, resolve problems or notify staff, and document corrective actions.
- Communicate with medical personnel regarding collection procedures and troubleshoot specimen or documentation issues.
- Document quality-control activities, instrument calibrations, and maintenance; investigate and report discrepancies.
- Follow established procedures when test systems do not meet acceptable performance levels.
- Monitor inventory and order reagents and supplies for specialty testing.
- Maintain laboratory samples, supplies, equipment, and records.
- Run validations, inspect and clean equipment, and learn new laboratory techniques and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory safety policies, quality-control and quality-assurance procedures, and accrediting and inspection agency requirements.
- Maintain proficiency-testing records demonstrating that samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.

## Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, or medical technology, from an accredited institution.
- Completion of an accredited clinical laboratory training program in laboratory science.
- Strong experience performing molecular-based testing and serology testing.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

## Preferred Qualifications
- At least three years of experience in a clinical diagnostic laboratory environment.
- BS MT/CLS certification or equivalent.

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